A tough training camp at Ashby-de-la Zouch this week was rounded off with a 3-0 win at Darlington with trialists Zoko & Long impressing.

Congratulations to David Dagnall who won the raffle at the very enjoyable AGM this week. David will be taking a VIP day for himself and three others at Brunton Park.

The AGM saw the following committee appointed:-

Chairman - Simon Clarkson
Treasurer - Richard Wood
Information - Dave Brown
Fun - Tony Little
Matchday Organiser - Alan Millington

You can view photos from the evening here http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/photos/agm2010-photos.html

Prediction Competition

Please find attached our 21st anniversary Prediction Competition. Let's go for a record entry by distributing this as widely as possible to friends and colleagues.

Renewal Process Linking in with Teamcards

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SET UP YOUR STANDING ORDER


An individual renewal mailshot that includes a standing Order option for payment on 1st August has gone out to Members. Please check that the standing order contains in the reference field your initials/three digit member number. Please let me know if you have yet to receive this.

Please note that Branch membership cards will be distributed together with Teamcards this season, with the exception of Premier Club members and Season Ticket Holders who will receive their Teamcards direct from CUFC. We apologise to some members who may be affected as I gather that some packages were 2g over permitted weight and a small charge may be incurred in order to collect.

Summer BBQ

Tony and Sally Little invite Members to a BBQ at Copthorne nr Gatwick Airport on Saturday 21st August. Come along for some food, refreshments, games and listen to United taking 3 points against MK Dons. If you are interested please contact Tony at social@carlislelondonbranch.org

Hit The Bar!

We need an Opposition View on Colchester for the August issue of HTB. If you know of a Colchester fan who can help please contact Dave Brown editor@carlislelondonbranch.org

We also need any comments regarding what you think of the squad movements - is McDaid better than Horwood, Simek better than Raven? Are you pleased that the club agreed a fee with Man C even if Adam Clayton chose to chase a Championship place? Is this squad better than last year? Are you happy that Jason Price is back? Let HTB know.

As we enter the summer holiday period please send in your pictures in unusual places in United colours together with a short explanation.

If you are happy for photos to go on our website please send them to Paul Parke at webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org and any possibles for our programme page can go to Ian Jardine at i.jardine@btinternet.com

Brentford

For those going up for the first game of the season, a few Branch members are meeting in the Woodrow Wilson pub in Botchergate from 1pm

AWAY TRAVEL


At renewal time it is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.

Plymouth - 14th August

Ticket prices are as follows

Adult £20.00
65 & Over £14.00
Under 23 (young person on the system) £14.00
Under 18 £6.00
Family Ticket (1 adult & 1 child in designated area) £24.00


Some Members are now booked on the 0906 from Paddington and return on the 1754. Given it is holiday season , early booking is essential and one that we can not guarantee will be available on groupsave on the day.

Colchester

The game at colchester has been brought forward to a 1945hrs kick off on Friday 27th August.

We will be doing a Groupsave train at around £13 each.

Sheff Wed 11th September

Some Members are now booked on the 0955 from St Pancras and return on the 1827. Early booking is essential as Groupsave will not be available on the day.

Exeter - 16th October

We are looking at options around making a weekend out of this trip. The option would be to stay in Torquay (Exeter is 45 minutes by train).

Please register your interest by contactng Mike Carruthers at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by 10th July. Hotel cost is likely to be £40 to £50 per person per night including breakfast. Travel to Exeter on the day of the game would be by train (45 minutes approximately).

Please specify if you are interested in:

Friday night only
Friday & Saturday night
Saturday night only
Extra nights other than the above (please specify).

OTHER NEWS

Polo Shirts

Following tremendous sales we are now looking to clear the stock. We will honour outstanding orders which are subject to awaiting delivery but this is your last chance to order Large size which we have left . Please order from Jon at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org

Teamcard Points

If you are yet to redeem your Teamcard points, I would like Members to consider donating them en block again like last season as a Branch. Should you wish to opt out of this plan please let me know. I will continue to circulate details before utilising the points for an appropriate purchase on 1st August.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 19th August. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please contact information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you are coming along.

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.



Keep the faith.

Simon Clarkson

*** Please note I will be off e mail until the weekend ***

For those that haven't heard it, there's an excellent radio programme on the BBC iPlayer about that never to be forgotten day, it's well worth a listen.

Click here to go directly to it.

Two more friendlies were played this week ahead of a training camp at Ashby-de-la Zouch next week. It's a busy period as trialists come and go, with the priority now seeming to be a centre back as cover for the injured Livesey.

A recording of the Fans' Forum from Friday evening can be found here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003y14b

Renewal Process Linking in with Teamcards


ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO SET UP YOUR STANDING ORDER


An individual renewal mailshot that includes a standing Order option for payment on 1st August has gone out to Members. Please check that the standing order contains in the reference field your initials/three digit member number. Please let me know if you have yet to receive this.

Please note that Branch membership cards will be distributed together with Teamcards this season, with the exception of Premier Club members and Season Ticket Holders who will receive their Teamcards direct from CUFC.

Hit The Bar!

We need an Opposition View on Colchester for the August issue of HTB. If you know of a Colchester fan who can help please contact Dave Brown editor@carlislelondonbranch.org .

We also need any comments regarding what you think of the squad movements - is McDaid better than Horwood, Simek better than Raven? Are you pleased that the club agreed a fee with Man C even if Adam Clayton chose to chase a Championship place? Is this squad better than last year? Are you happy that Jason Price is back? Let HTB know.

As we enter the summer holiday period please send in your pictures in unusual places in United colours together with a short explanation.

If you are happy for photos to go on our website please send them to Paul Parke at webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org and any possibles for our programme page can go to Ian Jardine at i.jardine@btinternet.com

AWAY TRAVEL

At renewal time it is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.

Plymouth - 14th August

Some Members are now booked on the 0906 from Paddington and return on the 1754. Given it is holiday season , early booking is essential and one that we can not guarantee will be available on groupsave on the day.

Colchester

The game at colchester has been brought forward to a 1945hrs kick off on Friday 27th August.

We will be doing a Groupsave train at around £13 each.

Sheff Wed 11th September

Some Members are now booked on the 0955 from St Pancras and return on the 1827. Early booking is essential as Groupsave will not be available on the day.

Exeter - 16th October

We are looking at options around making a weekend out of this trip. The option would be to stay in Torquay (Exeter is 45 minutes by train).

Please register your interest by contactng Mike Carruthers at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by 10th July. Hotel cost is likely to be £40 to £50 per person per night including breakfast. Travel to Exeter on the day of the game would be by train (45 minutes approximately).

Please specify if you are interested in:

Friday night only
Friday & Saturday night
Saturday night only
Extra nights other than the above (please specify).

OTHER NEWS

Polo Shirts

Following tremendous sales we are now looking to clear the stock. We will honour outstanding orders which are subject to awaiting delivery of a couple of the larger sizes but this is your last chance to order from the Small or Large sizes which we have left . Please order from Jon at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Teamcard Points

If you are yet to redeem your Teamcard points, I would like Members to consider donating them en block again like last season as a Branch. Should you wish to opt out of this plan please let me know. I will continue to circulate details before utilising the points for an appropriate purchase on 1st August.

All renewing members will again receive a Teamcard but this season we will handle distribution which will ensure that numbers are captured.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 19th August. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please contact information@carlislelondonbranch.org know if you are coming along.

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.



Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

We have signed a midfielder James Berrett from Huddersfield and started our pre season fixtures with a 4-1 win at Kendal.


npower Offer

Aside from the offer on the official site if anyone is an existing npower customer then they can sign up at www.npower.com/football-league for the chance to win free tickets to home games.

AGM

This is now open to accompanied guests with a cut off date of Wednesday.

This years AGM should be extra special as we take Members behind the scenes inside the Tower of London . A 7pm start on Monday 19th July will allow for a private tour of the Tower before the AGM at 8.15pm in the Yeoman Warders bar. The evening climaxes just before 10pm with the ' Ceremony of the Keys ' http://www.londontown.com/London/London_Ceremonies_and_Traditions

Places are strictly restricted to 50 and there is a formal dress requirement ie jacket and tie for men. The event is only open to over 18's.

There will be a raffle drawn on the evening with a 1st prize of a VIP day at Brunton Park for 4. If you are unable to attend but would like to buy some tickets at £1 each please send me a cheque payable to CUSCLB to 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA.

Renewal Process Linking in with Teamcards

An individual renewal mailshot that includes a standing Order option for payment on 1st August has gone out to Members this week. Please let me know if you have yet to receive this.

** Please check that the standing order contains in the reference field your initials/three digit member number

Please note that Branch membership cards will not be sent out until the first week of August as we are distributing them together with Teamcards this season. This will save spending on two lots of postage.

Hit The Bar!

As we enter the summer holiday period please send Dave Brown at editor@carlislelondonbranch.org your pictures in unusual places in United colours together with a short explanation.

If you are happy for photos to go on our website please send them to Paul Parke at webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org and any possibles for our programme page can go to Ian Jardine at i.jardine@btinternet.com

AWAY TRAVEL


At renewal time it is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.

Plymouth - 14th August

Some Members are now booked on the 0906 from Paddington and return on the 1754. Given it is holiday season , early booking is essential and one that we can not guarantee will be available on groupsave on the day.

Colchester

The game at colchester has been brought forward to a 1945hrs kick off on Friday 27th August.

We will be doing a Groupsave train at around £13 each.

Sheff Wed 11th September

Some Members are now booked on the 0955 from St Pancras and return on the 1827. Early booking is essential as Groupsave will not be available on the day.

Exeter - 16th October

We are looking at options around making a weekend out of this trip. The option would be to stay in Torquay (Exeter is 45 minutes by train).

Please register your interest by contactng Mike Carruthers at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by 10th July. Hotel cost is likely to be £40 to £50 per person per night including breakfast. Travel to Exeter on the day of the game would be by train (45 minutes approximately).

Please specify if you are interested in:

Friday night only
Friday & Saturday night
Saturday night only
Extra nights other than the above (please specify).

OTHER NEWS

Polo Shirts

Following tremendous sales we are now looking to clear the stock. We will honour outstanding orders which are subject to awaiting delivery of a couple of the larger sizes but this is your last chance to order from the Small or Large sizes which we have left . Please order from Jon at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Teamcard Points

If you are yet to redeem your Teamcard points, I would like Members to consider donating them en block again like last season as a Branch. Should you wish to opt out of this plan please let me know. I will continue to circulate details before utilising the points for an appropriate purchase on 1st August.

All renewing members will again receive a Teamcard but this season we will handle distribution which will ensure that numbers are captured.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 15th July when we will continue yo plan for next season. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please let Alan Millington know if you are coming along information@carlislelondonbranch.org

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.



Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

Richard Keogh has signed for Coventry on a 3 year deal with compensation agreed between the two clubs and Tom Aldred has gone to Watford.

We have signed a right back Frank Simek on a 2 year contract.

Keep up to date with the goings on around Brunton Park with the regularly updated ' Brunton Park Diary ' on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/bruntondiary.html

Renewal Process Linking in with Teamcards

An individual renewal mailshot that includes a standing Order option for payment on 1st August has gone out to Members this week. Please let me know if you have yet to receive this.

** Please check that the standing order contains in the reference field your initials/three digit member number

Please note that Branch membership cards will not be sent out until the first week of August as we are distributing them together with Teamcards this season. This will save spending on two lots of postage.

Hit The Bar!

The latest issue of ' Hit the Bar ! ' should have been received this week. If your preference would be for the electronic version or your address has changed it is crucial that you indicate this when renewing.

Mascots

Rollup, roll up for a great day out for parents and Juniors. A chance to get close up and personal on a matchday with one of our Mascot days. If you are interested in any of the following games then it is first come first served to mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org :-

Plymouth 14th Aug
Colchester 27th Aug
Bournemouth 25th Sep
Exeter 16th Oct
Bristol Rovers 30th Oct
Orient 4th Dec
Yeovil 18th Dec
Charlton 8th Jan
Southampton 12th Feb
Swindon 19th Feb
Brighton 5th March
Peterborough 12th March
Brentford 25th March
MK Dons 9th April
Dag & Red 30th April

AWAY TRAVEL

Plymouth - 14th August

Some Members are now booked on the 0906 from Paddington and return on the 1754. Given it is holiday season , early booking is essential and one that we can not guarantee will be available on groupsave on the day.

Colchester

The game at colchester has been brought forward to a 1945hrs kick off on Friday 27th August.

We will be doing a Groupsave train at around £13 each.

Sheff Wed 11th September

Groupsave will not be available for this trip so early booking is essential. The current prices are shown below although again if Juniors travel we will go cheaper when using Family railcards

St Pancras Dep 9.55 Sheff arr 12.04 £17

Sheff Dep 18.27 St Pancras arr 20.34 £14

We have 2 Branch Family railcards ( bought when we went to Everton ) that we can use for up to 8 adults in total.

Please contact Alan Millington for this trip at information@carlislelondonbranch.org before 1200 Wednesday 7th July

Exeter - 16th October

We are looking at options around making a weekend out of this trip. The option would be to stay in Torquay (Exeter is 45 minutes by train).

Please register your interest by contactng Mike Carruthers at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by 10th July. Hotel cost is likely to be £40 to £50 per person per night including breakfast. Travel to Exeter on the day of the game would be by train (45 minutes approximately).

Please specify if you are interested in:

Friday night only
Friday & Saturday night
Saturday night only
Extra nights other than the above (please specify).

Brentford

The game at Brentford has been brought forward to a 1945hrs kick off on Friday 25th March.

OTHER NEWS

AGM

This years AGM should be extra special as we take Members behind the scenes inside the Tower of London . A 7pm start on Monday 19th July will allow for a private tour of the Tower before the AGM at 8.15pm in the Yeoman Warders bar. The evening climaxes just before 10pm with the ' Ceremony of the Keys ' http://www.londontown.com/London/London_Ceremonies_and_Traditions

Places are strictly restricted to 50 and there is a formal dress requirement ie jacket and tie for men. The event is only open to Members over 18. Guests will be allowed if there are any spaces.

This is sure to be popular so please book your places with me ASAP.

There will be a raffle drawn on the evening with a 1st prize of a VIP day at Brunton Park for 4. If you are unable to attend but would like to buy some tickets at £1 each please send me a cheque payable to CUSCLB to 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA.

Polo Shirts

Following tremendous sales we are now looking to clear the stock. We will honour outstanding orders which are subject to awaiting delivery of a couple of the larger sizes but this is your last chance to order from the Small or Large sizes which we have left . Please order from Jon at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org

Teamcard Points

If you are yet to redeem your Teamcard points, I would like Members to consider donating them en block again like last season as a Branch. Should you wish to opt out of this plan please let me know. I will continue to circulate details before utilising the points for an appropriate purchase on 1st August.

All renewing members will again receive a Teamcard but this season we will handle distribution which will ensure that numbers are captured.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 15th July when we will continue yo plan for next season. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please let Alan Millington know if you are coming along information@carlislelondonbranch.org

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.


***********


Don't forget to keep up to date with the Brunton Park diary on our website www.carlislelondonbranch.org

Remember to keep sending pictures for the website to webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org , for the home programme to Ian Jardine i.jardine@btinternet.com and as always for Hit the Bar to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org



Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

Renewal Process Linking in with Teamcards

A renewal circulation will be going out later this week with an individual mailshot that includes a standing Order option for payment on 1st August.

Please note that Branch membership cards will not be sent out until the first week of August as we are distributing them together with Teamcards this season. This will save two lots of postage.

AWAY TRAVEL

Plymouth - 14th August

If anyone fancies going by train to our first away game of the season at Plymouth please let me know ASAP. Given it is holiday season, this is an expensive journey and one that we cannot guarantee will be available on groupsave on the day.

The intention at this stage is to take the 0906 from Paddington and return on the 1754.

We have 2 Branch Family railcards ( bought when we went to Everton ) that we can use for up to 8 adults in total but we would need another U16, as we just have one attending at this time.

Sheff Wed - 11th September

Groupsave will not be available for this trip so early booking is essential. The current prices are shown below although again if Juniors travel we will go cheaper when using Family railcards

St Pancras Dep 9.55 Sheff arr 12.04 £17

Sheff Dep 18.27 St Pancras arr 20.34 £14

Please contact Alan Millington for this trip ASAP at information@carlislelondonbranch.org


Exeter - 16th October

We are looking at options around making a weekend out of this trip. The option would be to stay in Torquay (Exeter is 45 minutes by train).

Please register your interest by contactng Mike Carruthers at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by 10th July. Hotel cost is likely to be £40 to £50 per person per night including breakfast. Travel to Exeter on the day of the game would be by train (45 minutes approximately).

Please specify if you are interested in:

Friday night only
Friday & Saturday night
Saturday night only
Extra nights other than the above (please specify).


Virgin Trains Offer

Offer in the Dialy Telegraph for first class tickets to Cumbria with Virgin Trains £34 each way. Available between 24th July and 5th September but must be booked by 1st July. Selected services only. Link below with full details should anybody be interested.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/promotions/7852370/First-Class-travel-with-Virgin-Trains-from-19.html

OTHER NEWS

Supporters' Football

We have entered a team in the 1st Annual Thurrock FC supporters tournament which will be held at Thurrock FC's training facility next to the club's ground on Sunday 4th July with a 10.30am start.

Please pop along if you can to support the lads.

AGM

This years AGM should be extra special as we take Members behind the scenes inside the Tower of London . A 7pm start on Monday 19th July will allow for a private tour of the Tower before the AGM at 8.15pm in the Yeoman Warders bar. The evening climaxes just before 10pm with the ' Ceremony of the Keys ' http://www.londontown.com/London/London_Ceremonies_and_Traditions

Places are strictly restricted to 50 and there is a formal dress requirement ie jacket and tie for men. The event is only open to Members over 18. Guests will be allowed if there are any spaces.

This is sure to be popular so please book your places with me ASAP.

There will be a raffle drawn on the evening with a 1st prize of a VIP day at Brunton Park for 4. If you are unable to attend but would like to buy some tickets at £1 each please send me a cheque payable to CUSCLB to 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA.

Polo Shirts

Following tremendous sales we are now looking to clear the stock. We will honour outstanding orders which are subject to awaiting delivery of a couple of the larger sizes but this is your last chance to order from the Small or Large sizes which we have left . Please order from Jon at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Teamcard Points

If you are yet to redeem your Teamcard points, I would like Members to consider donating them en block again like last season as a Branch. Should you wish to opt out of this plan please let me know. I will continue to circulate details before utilising the points for an appropriate purchase on 1st August.

All renewing members will again receive a Teamcard but this season we will handle distribution which will ensure that numbers are captured.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 15th July when we will continue yo plan for next season. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please let Alan Millington know if you are coming along information@carlislelondonbranch.org

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.


***********


Don't forget to keep up to date with the Brunton Park diary on our website www.carlislelondonbranch.org

Remember to keep sending pictures for the website to webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org, for the home programme to Ian Jardine i.jardine@btinternet.com and as always for Hit the Bar to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org



Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson